Climate Data Analyst

MSCI Inc.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparent compensation

Flexible working

Learning platform access

Global Orientation

Job summary

MSCI Inc. in Maharashtra seeks a detail‑oriented data researcher to join the Climate Data and Content team. You will research carbon footprint metrics, energy performance, climate targets, and sector KPIs across ~14,000 companies globally, transforming findings into ratings and actionable insights.

The role emphasizes data integrity, QA, and the responsible use of AI tools to automate workflows while preserving analyst judgment. Collaboration with global analysts and vendors is key.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of working in Energy, Power, Industrials or Transport sectors and/or GHG assessments, GRI reporting, or environmental impact assessments.
• Strong understanding of climate change issues, regulations, carbon offsets, and reporting standards (TCFD, ISSB).

Responsibilities

• Research climate data across global companies from multiple sources.
• Transform climate metrics into information, ratings, and scores.
• Support data integration and QA improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain data quality.

Skills

Data research

Quality assurance

AI & automation familiarity

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Oil & Gas Engineering, or Power Management

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

The Climate Data and Content team is responsible for research and assessment of carbon footprint and business initiatives related to climate change for approximately 14,000 companies globally. The team’s research focuses on climate‑related metrics including carbon emissions, energy performance, climate change targets and commitments, and other relevant sector‑specific data, using a variety of sources such as annual reports, sustainability reports, news publications and other company disclosures.

You will operate at the intersection of sustainability & climate expertise, data operations, and MSCI’s firm‑wide AI and automation transformation—helping evolve manual, document‑heavy workflows into intelligent, auditable, and scalable data processes.

Your Key Responsibilities

Data Research & Assessment

• Procure and process information on globally listed companies using multiple sources including annual reports, sustainability reports, websites and web crawlers.
• Capture and transform climate data metrics—including carbon emissions, energy performance, climate targets, and sector‑specific KPIs—into meaningful information, ratings, and scores.
• Contribute to sector expertise and support all climate data integration efforts.
• Update and refine industry assessment guides for data collectors and internal analysts.

Quality Assurance & Data Integrity

• Review and validate climate data provided by vendors and issuers within your sector coverage.
• Design and implement process improvements and QA checks to ensure consistent data quality and efficiency.
• Reconcile data challenges and address queries from internal and external users pertaining to climate data.
• Leverage automation and rule‑based checks to reduce manual errors and improve throughput.

AI & Automation in Operations

• Apply approved AI tools and automation frameworks to support automated QC, anomaly detection, intelligent triage of high‑risk or complex cases, and workflow optimisation.
• Validate AI outputs, understand their limitations, and ensure human‑in‑the‑loop decision making.
• Use AI‑supported tools to summarise, compare, and triage documentation while retaining analyst judgment and accountability.
• Contribute to the responsible adoption of AI‑assisted tools that improve speed, accuracy, and scale.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders for better understanding of methodology and data.
• Address queries from internal and external users, train users on methodologies and processes, and maintain process documentation.
• Work with a global team of researchers, data specialists, IT teams, and vendors to enhance assessment of companies’ carbon footprint, climate targets, and climate change mitigation practices.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate repetitive tasks.
• Drive coverage and content expansion projects defined by the business.
• Contribute to working committees, projects, or perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the business.

Your Experience and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Oil & Gas Engineering, or Power Management.
• Experience: 1‑3 years of working experience in Energy (Oil & Gas), Power, Industrials, or Transport sectors and/or a background in GHG assessments, GRI reporting, or environmental impact assessments.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of climate change issues and regulations, including carbon offsets and climate reporting standards (e.g. TCFD, ISSB) and frameworks (e.g. IPCC, UNFCCC).

What We Offer You

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi‑directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion and belonging, including eight Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e‑mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.